The 2024 Red Sox have exceeded plenty of expectations already this season.
Entering Tuesday evening, Boston boasts a record of 49-40 — and sits 1 1/2 games ahead of the Kansas City Royals for the third and final wild-card spot in the American League.
The Red Sox have only lost three fewer games than the Yankees, who are in second place in the AL East — and who led Boston by 14 games just three weeks ago.
Anchored by three All-Star selection in Rafael Devers, Jarren Duran, and Tanner Houck, the Red Sox have emerged as one of the more exciting teams in baseball.